Educational Interpreter, (Spreckels) Special Ed, PC#562

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Office Of Education seeks an Educational Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in various instructional settings, including general and special education classrooms.

The interpreter communicates via sign language, fingerspelling, gestures, and spoken language, providing instructional support. Requires EIPA/ESSE-I/R or NAD/ACCI, plus relevant certifications, a California driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR within six months.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ASL including finger spelling and simultaneous interpreting.
• Knowledge of manually coded English (SEE, Signed English, Pigeon Signed English).
• Familiarity with Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters.
• First Aid and Universal health precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and instructional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Communicate using sign language, fingerspelling, gestures, and speech in general and special education settings.
• Support teachers and students in the classroom and during extracurricular activities.
• May substitute as needed with Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit or Teaching Credential.

Skills

ASL

Finger spelling

Simultaneous interpreting

Manually coded English

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Professional conduct guidelines

Education

High School Diploma

EIPA 4.0 / ESSE-I/R / NAD/ACCI

CA Driver’s License

First Aid & CPR within 6 months

Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Teaching Credential

BA/BS degree (desirable)

Job description

Educational Interpreter, (Spreckels) Special Ed, PC#562 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

9/21/2026

Contact

Amanda Fullmer

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$39.88 - $51.89 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

M-F; 6.5/ Hrs; 183 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Under the limited supervision of the Principal, the Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and instructional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students; communicates using sign language, fingerspelling, natural gestures, and speech with students who are deaf and hard of hearing within the general education classroom, special day classroom and for other school related school activities including extracurricular activities. Educational Interpreters with an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit or Teaching Credential may be assigned to substitute in the absence of the primary teacher; Educational Interpreters are assigned to various instructional settings.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: -Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma Knowledge of: -Strong organizational and planning skills -Proficiency in manually coded English (SEE, Signed English, and/or Pigeon Signed English) and -American Sign Language (ASL) including finger spelling and simultaneous interpreting, as verified by examination -Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters -First Aid -Universal health precautions Licenses and Certifications: - Must have achieved a minimum score of 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation: Interpreter/Receptive (ESSE-I/R), or the National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment - Possess an appropriate California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability - First Aid and CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment

• Certification ((Sign Language Interpreter Certification))
• Letter of Introduction
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications: -Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing population -Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education -Experience working with children -Awareness of developmental levels in areas of instruction -Knowledge of assistive listening devices including personal hearing aids -Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree -Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit -Teaching Credential Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

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